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Manfred Eigen Quotes

Type:
Scientist Quotes
Category:
German Scientist Quotes
Date of Birth:
May 9, 1927
Nationality:
German
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A theory can be proved by experiment; but no path leads from experiment to the birth of a theory.
Manfred Eigen

A theory has only the alternative of being right or wrong. A model has a third possibility: it may be right, but irrelevant.
Manfred Eigen

A theory has only the alternative of being wrong. A model has a third possibility - it might be right but irrelevant.
Manfred Eigen

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is.
Manfred Eigen

Sometimes a scream is better than a thesis.
Manfred Eigen


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